Luxman 505z

I haven’t heard them, but given the small incremental differences from Luxman in the past:  I’d consider a 508 or 509 as a more worthwhile upgrade, even if older series. The additional devices in the output stages can make the amp perform better with more troublesome speakers.

I have not heard the 505z but I recently replaced an older McIntosh Integrated with the Luxman 509z. I was waffling between purchasing a used 509x versus buying a new 509z. Despite the huge savings of buying a used 509x, I determined the improvements in the “z” line was worth the spending the extra $. I considered the LED display of volume setting an essential feature which the previous versions didn’t have. Luxman also raised the volume threshold of “A” mode for the 509z. Unfortunately, I couldn’t do a side by side listening comparison between the 509x and 509z but was sold on the 509z after auditioning it at my local dealer. I’m extremely happy with the 509z and glad that I gave my local brick and mortar dealer the business.